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What is a mote spoon?
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A mote spoon is a spoon with ornate holes in it, generally used for sifting stray tea leaves from a teacup upon serving. They were popularly used in Great Britain in the 17th and 18th centuries. You can shop a collection of mote spoons from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Sterling Silver Tea Caddy Spoon, Omar Ramsden, 1927
By Omar Ramsden
Located in Glasgow, GB
An Arts & Crafts sterling silver tea caddy spoon by Omar Ramsden, Birmingham, 1927. The spoon
Category
Vintage 1920s British Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Viking or Nordisk Sterling Silver Tea Caddy Spoon
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique tea caddy spoon.
In sterling silver.
Designed by Georg Jensen for Georg Jensen
In
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Art Deco Tea Sets
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
1817 George III Sterling Silver Tea Caddy Spoon
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
George III sterling silver tea caddy spoon, London, 1817. Fiddle back pattern. By Richard Turner
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
$144 Sale Price
20% Off
c. 1770-80 English Sterling Silver Tea Caddy Spoon
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1770-80 London sterling silver tea caddy spoon. Intricate bright-cut decoration & shell bowl
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique George 111 Silver Pierced & Engraved Tea Caddy Spoon Dated 1796
By Joseph Taylor
Located in London, GB
Antique George 111 Silver Pierced & Engraved Tea Caddy Spoon Dated 1796
This spoon is in fantastic
Category
Antique 1790s English George III Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique George 111 Silver Bright Cut Tea Caddy Spoon Dated 1817
By John Lawrence & Co. 1
Located in London, GB
Antique George 111 Silver Bright Cut Tea Caddy Spoon Dated 1817
Fabulous Caddy Spoon in excellent
Category
Antique 1810s English George III Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
